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09-01-2008, 11:52 AM | #1 |
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driveshaft question.....
is the heavy damper really neccesary on the driveshaft ...mine came loose so I removed it ...it seems ok but what is its purpose ...thanks
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09-01-2008, 11:57 AM | #2 |
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harmonic vibrations. it is for the auto cars which i am guessing yours is.
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09-01-2008, 01:49 PM | #3 |
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actually mine is a stick car ...if that makes a difference
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09-01-2008, 04:58 PM | #4 |
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some one might have had a auto drive shaft in there then. and that is why you dont notice a difference. it helps keep some of the vibrations out form the o/d in the aods and aodes
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09-01-2008, 05:01 PM | #5 |
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All 4cyl's that I have seen have this regardless of tranny.
5.0 cars had them on autos but not on the manuals
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09-01-2008, 05:38 PM | #6 |
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If you removed the balancer on the driveshaft, you should have the balance checked if you experience any additional vibrations. If no add'l vibes - enjoy the extra 2 hp you'll get from not having to sling that weight!
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09-01-2008, 07:12 PM | #7 |
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09-01-2008, 07:17 PM | #8 |
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thats what I wanted to here ...thanks guys
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09-01-2008, 07:47 PM | #9 |
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go aluminum. Not that high and it is a better stronger faster. Or I think that.
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I found an alluminum driveshaft in the junkyard for $25. Don't know what it came out of because it was just laying on the ground in the Ford section. I had new joints installed and had it ballanced & it made a noticeable difference on the 2.3! If you can find one used - go for it!!!
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